Decision to maintain

I have been fighting with the same 10-15 pounds for a few months. I thought it was just an issue of diet fatigue, so I stopped tracking my calories for a week or two but I continued to weigh every other day. It turns out that I stayed within the same weight range. So I thought I would start again and get the last 10 pounds off.

A few days ago I took a photo of myself to send to a friend and I was shocked by my appearance. I definitely DO NOT need to lose the last 10 pounds. My neck is very thin and my clavicles are showing. My jaw line is prominent and my once round face, now shows a bit of sagging at the smile lines.

I am starting maintenance today and I will try to forget the BMI chart. 153 will be my final goal weight. 160 will be my danger weight.

__________________Goal Reached
Regained 10 working it off. Working to Lose 10 by March 14 trip to Las Vegas.

__________________""When October 31, 2013 comes upon us, I will be so happy I have kept at it!!" I said this back in August 2013 and it became my mantra throughout the summer of 2013. When October 31st came around, I was, indeed, deeply grateful I had remained committed to losing weight. 19 months & over 110 lbs lost later, and I remain grateful every day.

Reached onederland 31.12.2013!
Reached BMI of 29.7 on July 29, 2014!

Setbacks happen and slip-ups happen. But they don't have to define our futures. It's possible to say "enough", and to re-set the course. It's WORTH IT!

Congratulations! I agree, charts are not always right. At my goal weight of 140 and 5'5" I "should" have needed to lose another 15 lbs. Not on my muscular frame. Well done! Glad you're feeling so great!

__________________*Megan*
On maintenance since March 1, 2005

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